Kieron Simpson, 22

Police suspect Simpson may have direct knowledge of a gang who carried out a racially-aggravated attack on a taxi driver in Halewood on March 18 last year. Simpson, whose last known address was Dovecot Avenue, Dovecot, is white, 5ft 5ins tall of a slim build with short ginger hair and blue eyes.

Stephen Cronin, 26

Cronin, last known to live in Aberdeen, is wanted over a violent assault on a 31-year-old woman in Prescot last March.

Officers believe Cronin has information that could help them with their investigation. He is described as white, 5ft 8 ins tall of a medium build, with black shaven hair and brown eyes.

Anthony Cavanagh, 22

Cavanagh is a key suspect after an aggressive man made threats of violence to staff at the town’s ASDA.

Last known to reside in Blue Bell Lane in Huyton, Cavanagh is described as white, 5ft 7 ins tall of a large build with blond shaven hair and blue eyes.

David O’Leary, 38

This Southport man is wanted over a spate of alleged offences, including criminal damage and assault, after failing to attend court earlier this month.

Formerly of Ashley Road, Southport, O’Leary is described as white, 5ft 8in tall of a slim build with short brown hair and hazel eyes.

Merseyside Police detective chief inspector Phil McEwan said: "I have no doubt that the community will embrace this opportunity to assist the police in bringing these people to justice. These offenders have enjoyed their freedom for too long, deliberately evading the police, despite knowing full well that they are wanted for serious offences.

“The general public have always been our eyes and ears on streets of Merseyside and we hope that with the help of the ECHO we can offer them another way to help fight crime. I have no doubt that the community will embrace this opportunity to assist the police in bringing these people to justice.

If anyone has these people, or know of their whereabouts, contact Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.